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The Outsiders Movie Worksheet

[50 points]
While watching the movie, write down at least five similarities and five differences between it and the
novel we read in class.
Similarities between the book and the movie

Differences between the book and the movie

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When we are finished watching the movie, we will write a review of it. You will need details
and examples from the movie to write a good review. For each one of those sentences you would
need to give examples. Use these questions to help you write a good movie review. Note: Write
this review as if you were trying to convince someone who has not seen the movie to either see it
or avoid it, and NO SPOILERS!!!
1. What did you like? Why?
2. Briefly explain what was good and bad about the movie?
What parts werent good and why werent they good?
3. Who are the main characters? What is the story about?
4. Would you recommend this movie to a friend? Why?
5. Do you think the movie was better than the book? Why?
6. Summarize the plot (story). Where and when did
it take place?
7. Remember, do NOT include spoilers and do not tell how the story ends!
8. Talk about the actors/actresses and discuss who did a
good job and who didnt.
9. Be sure to include specific details and scenes.
10. What lessons did you learn from this story (theme/moral)? What do you think others will learn
from it?
11. What group of people would like this movie? Who would you recommend it to? Who would you
not recommend it to? Whats the MPAA rating of the movie (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc)? What is
your final word on the film: Is it good or bad?

12. RATING SYSTEM: Give the movie a score. You can do grades (A,B,C,D,F+ or -), stars (***
out of *****), numbers (3 out of 5) or something totally original just dont use thumbs up or
thumbs down.
What not to write: It was a good movie. I liked it. The actors did a good job. Parts of it were kind of
cheesy but not too bad. Overall it was fine.

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